Payroll Officer

Readings is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery across nine shops, our warehouse and head office. 

This is a hands-on specialist role responsible for delivering an accurate, timely and compliant weekly payroll using Humanforce and MicrOpay. You will be the primary contact for payroll matters, providing knowledgeable and responsive support to employees and managers. 

The role also manages payroll reporting and compliance across superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, WorkCover and leave entitlements. You will support payroll system changes, work with our system providers and identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and controls. 

Key responsibilities 

• Manage the end-to-end weekly payroll process 

• Review and resolve time and attendance exceptions in Humanforce 

• Process employee commencements, changes, leave and terminations 

• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records 

• Maintain payroll system settings to reflect approved EBA, award and employment-condition requirements 

• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers 

• Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting and statutory submissions 

• Manage superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, WorkCover and leave obligations 

• Support payroll system changes and process improvements 

• Maintain appropriate payroll controls, procedures and confidentiality 

 What you’ll bring 

• At least five years’ end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within retail or another award-intensive environment 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an accurate and compliant payroll service 

• Sound working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards and employment conditions 

• Experience across superannuation, PAYG withholding, payroll tax, WorkCover and leave entitlements 

• Advanced MicrOpay skills and strong experience with Humanforce or a comparable time and attendance system 

• Strong reconciliation, reporting and problem-solving skills 

• High attention to detail and the ability to meet weekly deadlines 

• A genuine service mindset and confidence communicating with employees and managers 

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information 

This role would suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership and delivering a trusted payroll service across a diverse organisation. 

About Readings 

Readings is one of Australia's most loved independent bookshops, and our small finance team plays an important role in keeping the whole operation running smoothly. We work out of West Melbourne, servicing our shops across Carlton, Chadstone, St Kilda, Emporium, Malvern, Hawthorn, Doncaster, and State Library Victoria. 

As part of the team, you'll enjoy generous discounts on our products, a supportive and passionate team culture, and a company that genuinely cares about its impact on people and community.  

Please provide a cover letter and a current copy of your resume to ••••@readings.com.au. We welcome applications until 5pm, Friday 14th August.